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1948–49 Anderson Duffey Packers Season
The 1948–49 Anderson Duffey Packers season was the Packers' third year in the United States' National Basketball League (NBL), which was also the twelfth and final year the league existed. Ten teams competed in the NBL in 1948–49, comprising five teams in both the Eastern and Western Divisions. The Anderson Duffey Packers played their home games at Anderson High School Wigwam. The Packers finished in first place in the Eastern Division. In the first series of the NBL playoffs, Anderson received an automatic bye. In the Eastern semifinals (the Packers' first round) they defeated the Syracuse Nationals three games to one (3–1). They then went on to win their first league championship 3–0 over Western Division champion Oshkosh All-Stars. Players Frank Brian (First Team), Bill Closs (Second), and Boag Johnson (Second) earned All-NBL honors. Roster Note: Jack Walton was not on the playoffs roster. Regular season Season standings Playoffs Opening round '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murray Mendenhall
Murray Joseph Mendenhall (March 5, 1898 – July 27, 1972) was an American basketball coach. Murray began coaching at the high school level, at New Castle in 1923, before moving to Ft. Wayne Central the following year, coaching the Tigers to the state championship in 1943. He also coached in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1949 to 1951 as the first coach of the Fort Wayne Pistons, and has been inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame is a sports museum and hall of fame in New Castle, Indiana. While it honors men and women associated with high school, college, and professional basketball in Indiana, an emphasis is placed on the athlete's high .... Prior to coaching the Pistons, he coached the now-defunct Anderson Packers of the National Basketball League. His son, Murray Jr. played for him on the 1943 championship team, before being inducted into the United States Navy. Both Murray, Jr. and his son, Murray Mende ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Walton (basketball)
Jack D. Walton (May 19, 1926 – December 17, 1952) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League for the Anderson Duffey Packers during the 1948–49 season and averaged 1.8 points per game. He also competed in independent leagues. In 1949, Walton took a job with a construction company. Three years later, he was accidentally killed on a construction site when a tree being uprooted by a bulldozer fell on him. References 1926 births 1952 deaths Accidental deaths in Indiana United States Army personnel of World War II American men's basketball players Anderson Packers players Basketball players from Indiana Basketball players from Ohio Forwards (basketball) Industrial accident deaths Military personnel from Ohio People from Newton Falls, Ohio {{1920s-US-basketball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Basketball League (United States) Championship Seasons
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Anderson Packers Seasons
Anderson or Andersson may refer to: Companies * Anderson (Carriage), a company that manufactured automobiles from 1907 to 1910 * Anderson Electric, an early 20th-century electric car * Anderson Greenwood, an industrial manufacturer * Anderson Racing Karts, a manufacturer of Superkart racing chassis * O.P. Anderson, a brand of aquavit vodka People * Anderson (surname), includes list of people surnamed Anderson * Anderson (given name) * Andersson, a surname * Anderson (footballer, born 1972) * Anderson (footballer, born 1978) * Anderson (footballer, born 1980) * Anderson (footballer, born 1981) (Andrade Santos Silva), defender * Anderson (footballer, born 1982) * Anderson (footballer, born March 1983) * Anderson (footballer, born April 1983) * Anderson (footballer, born November 1983) * Anderson (footballer, born 1985) * Anderson (footballer, born 1988) (Anderson Luís de Abreu Oliveira), midfielder * Anderson (footballer, born 1992) * Anderson (footballer, born 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |